William Penn Middle School 49

08/31/2026

We’ve had SUCH a great start to the year! Experiments, labs, new shoes, Dream Alive, Students of the Week, Attendance Donut Wars, and more! ❤️

08/24/2026

"The classroom is still filled with excitement, laughter, and students learning and growing every day," Luc Sproles said. "I'm still focused on helping my students become the best versions of themselves."

That humility has always defined Sproles. But over the past year, the recognition has amplified something even more important — his voice.

One year after being named IPS Secondary Teacher of the Year, Luc Sproles continues inspiring William Penn Middle School students through STEM, robotics, hands-on learning, and problem-solving.

08/08/2026

Thank you to our newest friends, Chef Kado 509 and Lost Boy Entertainment!
Chef Kado joined us for one of our Back to School Nights this week, and Lost Boy Entertainment befriended our very own Dr. Nichols and donated tons of games our way!

Thanks for being part of the Penn family!

Is your business interested in supporting Penn? Comment or message us and we’ll connect!

08/06/2026

William Penn Middle School 49 has been recognized as a 2025-26 PLTW - Project Lead The Way Distinguished School! 👏

This honor is given to a select number of middle schools across the U.S. for their commitment to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in career-connected learning through its PLTW Gateway program, a grade 6-8 STEM curriculum.

William Penn Middle School has been named a 2025-26 Project Lead The Way Distinguished School, recognizing its commitment to expanding student access, engagement, and achievement through innovative, career-connected STEM education.

08/05/2026

Shout it from the rooftops!! 👏🏿👏🏾👏🏽👏🏼👏🏻

William Penn Middle School has been named a 2025-26 Project Lead The Way Distinguished School, recognizing its commitment to expanding student access, engagement, and achievement through innovative, career-connected STEM education.

08/05/2026

We’re back in action! We would love to meet our sixth graders and their families this evening; our returning seventh and eighth graders will be welcomed tomorrow evening!

Both nights are 5-7PM at Penn! 

08/01/2026

Exciting news!

Beginning in the 2026–27 school year, Arts for Learning Indiana will launch its innovative Artists Building Community Fellowship in Indianapolis Public Schools, embedding professional Teaching Artists in schools for three years to integrate the arts into daily learning experiences. The program wil...

07/29/2026

Arts for Learning Launches ABC Fellowships in Three IPS Schools

The Artists Building Community Fellowship places professional Teaching Artists inside schools for three full years, working alongside educators, students, and families.

Beginning in the 2026–27 school year, Arts for Learning Indiana will launch its innovative Artists Building Community Fellowship in Indianapolis Public Schools, embedding professional Teaching Artists in schools for three years to integrate the arts into daily learning experiences. The program wil...

07/23/2026

BIG NEWS!

Penn was just named one of America’s PLTW Distinguished Schools!

This is a MASSIVE honor and we could not be prouder of our fabulous staff and students!

New school year loading…

07/20/2026

Hello, Penn families! Supply list attached! Back To School Night for 6th graders will be on Wednesday, August 5th from 5-7pm and our 7th and 8th graders will join us on Thursday, August 6th from 5-7pm! Our first day of school is Monday, August 10th. Stay tuned for more great "beginning of year" info!